Rodgers believes the manner in which Klopp spoke about prolific striker Robert Lewandowski, who the German mentored at Borussia Dortmund, suggests that the new manager will give struggling Christian Benteke time to prove his worth at Anfield.

“We were speaking about the patience element, and we talked about Lewandowski. In this Premier League, he wouldn’t have been given the chance that he was given in Germany,” Rodgers added.

“In his first season (Lewandowski) scored eight goals. Can you imagine, as a striker, coming into the Premier League and scoring eight goals?

“But (Klopp) gave him time. So Christian, I think over time, will show that he’s a top-class player.”